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pediatrician
noun
pe·di·a·tri·cian
ˌpē-dē-ə-ˈtri-shən
variants
or less commonly pediatrist
ˌpē-dē-ˈa-trist
pē-ˈdī-ə-
: a specialist in pediatrics
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Roots often sees kids who have been referred by their pediatrician for anxiety—but who are actually experiencing something else, like a stomach issue.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
Call a healthcare provider or pediatrician if their acne has lasted for months.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
Here are some ways pediatricians and other healthcare providers recommend preventing RSV.
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One doctor in Georgia, which has among the lowest vaccination rates, said that the lower rates may be because some families lack access to a pediatrician, but said state policies on exemptions are also key.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
1903, in the meaning defined above
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“Pediatrician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pediatrician. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
pediatrician
noun
pe·di·a·tri·cian
ˌpēd-ē-ə-ˈtrish-ən
: a doctor who specializes in pediatrics
Medical Definition
pediatrician
noun
pe·di·a·tri·cian
variants
or chiefly British paediatrician
: a specialist in pediatrics
called also pediatrist
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